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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 73 : Terrorism, Mass Casualty, and Disaster Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has been notified that the ED is expecting terrorist attack victims and that level D personal protective equipment is appropriate. What does level D PPE include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level D PPE is equivalent to a standard work uniform, used when minimal protection is needed, indicating low hazard exposure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to admit patients who have been the victim of a blast injury. The nurse should expect to treat a large number of patients who have experienced what type of symptom?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blast injuries commonly cause tympanic membrane rupture due to pressure wave sensitivity. Other injuries are less frequent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who is participating of a member of the local emergency response team is learning or studying about a blast injuries. The nurse should understand that in the tertiary phase of the blast injury what phase event occurs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The tertiary phase involves victims being thrown by the blast's pressure wave, causing traumatic injuries. Other events are not specific to this phase.
Question 4 of 5
A patient suffering from blast lung has been admitted to the hospital and is exhibiting signs and symptoms of an air embolus. What is the nurses most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prone left lateral positioning prevents air embolus migration in blast lung, requiring urgent hyperbaric treatment. Other actions exacerbate the condition.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been admitted to the medical unit with signs and symptoms that are suggestive of an anthrax infection. The nurse should anticipate what intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin is the primary treatment for anthrax, a bacterial infection. Acyclovir, HSCT, and dialysis are not indicated.